pug

/pʌɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, compact, and usually toy breed of dog with a short, curved muzzle and a wrinkled face.

“The pug in the movie was adorable and stole the show.”

2. verb

To distort or deform something, especially a shape or a surface.

“The heat caused the metal to pug and become misshapen.”

Synonyms

  • lapdog
  • mongrel

Antonyms

  • purebred
  • sturdy